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Is Anthurium Magnificum toxic to cats?

Anthurium magnificum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium magnificum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (e.g. Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, Anthurium scherzeranum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates. A. magnificum is not listed individually by name, but as a member of the same genus it should be treated as toxic; ingestion can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium magnificum

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move anthurium magnificum out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of anthurium magnificum to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten anthurium magnificum, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is anthurium magnificum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium magnificum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium magnificum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (e.g. Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, Anthurium scherzeranum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates. A. magnificum is not listed individually by name, but as a member of the same genus it should be treated as toxic; ingestion can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium magnificum?

The ASPCA lists Anthurium (e.g. Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, Anthurium scherzeranum) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates. A. magnificum is not listed individually by name, but as a member of the same genus it should be treated as toxic; ingestion can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to anthurium magnificum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium magnificum?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is anthurium magnificum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anthurium Magnificum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anthurium magnificum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium magnificum?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full anthurium magnificum pet-safety